# Broad hits out at Lancashire over Anderson exit

> Stuart Broad criticises the county's handling of James Anderson's contract non-renewal after 26 years.
- Title: Broad hits out at Lancashire over Anderson exit · BBC Sport
- Summary: Stuart Broad criticises the county's handling of James Anderson's contract non-renewal after 26 years. Stuart Broad says Lancashire treated James Anderson…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/ck5ynrz680q4o
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:47:58.228+00:00
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- Topics: james anderson, stuart broad, lancashire, paul farbrace, county cricket, england cricket, sports
## Anderson told contract won't be renewed
James Anderson, forty-four, was told last week Lancashire will not renew his contract, ending his twenty-six-year professional career with the Red Rose county.
## Broad: Lancashire was disrespectful
Stuart Broad said on the For Love of Cricket podcast that Lancashire's handling was disrespectful and not done the right way, failing to give Anderson a proper send-off.

> It was not done in the right way. I think it was disrespectful.
## Farbrace decided to rebuild without him
Paul Farbrace, the new director of cricket from Sussex, decided to rebuild the struggling side for the future without England's all-time leading wicket-taker, despite Anderson's fifty County Championship wickets last season.
## Broad questions club leadership
Broad said the decision shows a lack of leadership at Lancashire and questioned where the chair and board were in demanding the situation be handled better.

> It shows a lack of leadership at that club.
## Other counties interested in Anderson
Anderson expressed sadness at the situation but stopped short of retiring. Other counties are understood to be interested in signing the veteran bowler.
## Key takeaway

Stuart Broad says Lancashire treated James Anderson disrespectfully by not renewing his contract after 26 years, citing poor leadership and process.